Electric monitoring contract still unsettled

More than a year after the government issued a request for proposals (RFP) to security companies to take over its electronic monitoring program, no decision has been made, Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell has admitted.

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Grand Bahama set for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival kick off weekend

Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival (BJC) fever is in the air and all systems are go as Grand Bahama makes ready for the biggest non-stop cultural kickoff party the island has ever seen set for this weekend on Taino Beach...

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BEC invasion

Dear Editor,

It started as a busy Wednesday afternoon while sitting in my home office catching up on some work. I was not expecting anyone to stop by, so when my gate buzzer rang, I opted not to answer, so that I could continue the abundance of work I had on my plate.
My gate buzzer persisted for almost 10 minutes. Then I received a phone call from BEC. Apparently technicians were at my gate want...

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Electronic monitoring bidders down to three

The government has narrowed the number of potential companies that submitted proposals for its electronic monitoring program down to three, according to National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage.
"A number of companies responded to the request for proposals," Nottage said during a recent interview. "Those responses have been examined.
"I believe that they have created a shortlist of companies...

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Bahamas Has Chance to 'Get Out in Front' in Drone Legislation

Two recent close calls between unmanned aerial vehicles and passenger aircraft on the same day...

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Aviation lawyer: Bahamas should 'Get out in front' in drone legislation

Two recent close calls between unmanned aerial vehicles and passenger aircraft on the same day - one incident on the approach into New York's busy LaGuardia airport, the other in California - drew international attention to the increasingly pressing issue about what to do with growing numbers of remotely-controlled drones in crowded airspace.
Now, a Bahamian aviation lawyer and consultant says The...

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Wemco employees get physical

The Wemco Security Company recently celebrated its 14th anniversary with a week of activities that ended with a fun day last Saturday.
Retired Police Inspector and former Director of Security at Bahamas Telecommunications Company Henry Wemyss founded Wemco in 2000.
Employees of the company were teamed up to compete in various sporting events throughout the day.
The tradition of hosting the fun day...

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Electronic monitoring firm's contract extended

Despite ICS Security Concepts being a target of mounting criticism over the last year, the government has decided to extend the company's contract to manage its electronic monitoring program, National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage revealed yesterday.
The company's contract expired in mid-November. It is unclear when the extended contract will expire.
Nottage, who was responding to question...

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Company touts 'X-ray' security scanner as revenue earner

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Govt to start bidding for ankle bracelet program

The government will soon issue a request for proposals (RFP) to security companies to take over the management of its electronic monitoring program after the current contract with ICS Security Concepts ends next month, Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said yesterday...

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